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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.41, 23,561.22 and 4,614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.41, 23,561.22 and 4,614.06 is: 6,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.41 : 23,561.22 = 4,614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.41/23,561.22 = 4,614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.41x = 23,561.22 × 4,614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.41x = 108,712,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,712,823.85/15,707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.12

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